Yu Xiaogang was slightly taken aback.
He had assumed that by forcefully calling out to Lin Ye and Qian Renxue, the two would immediately cave in, allowing him to lecture them before sending them packing.
After all, as a level 29 Soul Grand Master, he was considered a formidable expert in Nuoding City; surely two such young juniors wouldn't dare to openly defy him.
Yet, to Yu Xiaogang's surprise, this was the reaction he received from Lin Ye.
If he didn't teach these two juniors, Lin Ye and Qian Renxue, a lesson, where would his face be?
Yu Xiaogang grew annoyed, his expression haughty and arrogant as he said, "Children, being too arrogant and reckless while out in the world will only lead to suffering. Considering you are juniors, I will not hold this against you. Apologize, and you may leave."
"Are you sick in the head? We just looked at you; did we insult you with words? Now you're demanding an apology."
Qian Renxue had no time to waste on a weakling like Yu Xiaogang, so she said offhandedly, "Let's go, let's find a hotel to rest and ignore them."
"Fine by me." Lin Ye shrugged indifferently.
The two turned to leave once more.
"Even the teachers at Nuoding Academy have to show me a modicum of respect on the surface. These two juniors know my identity, yet they dare to disregard me like this!"
"Do they really think I, Yu Xiaogang, am someone anyone can look down upon!" Yu Xiaogang raged: "Insolent! You two, stop right there!"
Tang San was also displeased: "You show disrespect to my teacher and think you can just walk away?"
"You two are endless, aren't you? It seems a beating is the only way!" Lin Ye's gaze turned icy as he turned back to face the master and disciple: "What, are you planning to lay hands on me in the middle of the street?"
"Lin Ye, it seems they think we're easy targets!" Qian Renxue was also unhappy.
In Nuoding City, a sixth-year student around the age of 12 is considered impressive if they can reach the first soul ring.
Lin Ye and Qian Renxue were both very young; by the standards of Nuoding City, even if they were talented, they would at most be a few levels past the first ring. Yu Xiaogang and Tang San clearly viewed them as soft persimmons.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be this aggressive over a single glance.
Yu Xiaogang walked slowly toward Lin Ye, hands behind his back, looking down with a haughty, cold expression: "You two are arrogant and disrespectful to your elders at such a young age. If you do not apologize to me today, I shall have to discipline you on behalf of your elders."
After all, he was nearly fifty years old; attacking two juniors in the street would be beneath his dignity. If Lin Ye and Qian Renxue were willing to apologize, he could turn a major issue into a minor one.
Unexpectedly, Lin Ye didn't hold him in any regard at all, retorting sarcastically: "A level 29 piece of trash like you wants to discipline us? Yu Xiaogang, don't go looking for trouble; if you don't want to die, get lost."
Yu Xiaogang was furious upon hearing this: "Ignorant, young brat! You are truly incorrigible. Since that is the case, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders!"
With a roar, Yu Xiaogang raised his arm, intending to slap Lin Ye across the face.
"You're courting death! Who do you think you are, daring to strike me first! Screw you!"
Smack!
Lin Ye backhanded him, landing a slap on Yu Xiaogang's face first.
Pfft!
"Ugh, ahhh!"
Yu Xiaogang spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot, screaming as he was sent crashing to the ground by Lin Ye's strike.
"????"
Yu Xiaogang's face was filled with horror; he was stunned by the slap.
What was happening?
How did he, Yu Xiaogang, end up being the one knocked to the ground?
Yu Xiaogang quickly realized what had happened, his face turning green with rage, his entire body trembling: "You! You!"
"Damn it, I've tolerated you trash for a long time. It really makes me uncomfortable not to beat you up, Gangzi!"
"Qian Renxue, get him!"
Lin Ye and Qian Renxue could no longer hold back. The two rolled up their sleeves and began a flurry of punches and kicks, brutally beating the Yu Xiaogang on the ground.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
"Ugh, ahhh!"
Yu Xiaogang was beaten until he shrieked and wailed incessantly.
Being pinned to the ground and beaten by two juniors, Yu Xiaogang had completely lost face; his dignity and pride were being ruthlessly trampled at this very moment.
His reputation, along with his remaining dignity and pride, were the things Yu Xiaogang cared about most.
Yu Xiaogang never imagined he would be so fragile, pinned to the ground and beaten by two juniors.
Taking advantage of the fact that there were few people around, he had to stop Lin Ye and Qian Renxue from beating him, or if others saw him like this in Nuoding City, he would truly become a laughingstock.
Amidst his screams, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly called out to Tang San for help: "Ah! San! Come over and help your teacher! Stop them!"
"You start trouble outside and get beaten, then demand your disciple save you? You really are a disgraceful piece of trash!" Lin Ye said with utter disgust, stomping hard on Yu Xiaogang's face and pinning him firmly to the ground.
"Ah!"
Yu Xiaogang's heart was filled with boundless rage, his eyes bloodshot: "Brat! You dare to humiliate me like this? Which family do you children belong to? I, Yu Xiaogang, will never let you off!"
"Still acting arrogant!" Lin Ye hardened his heart.
He kicked Yu Xiaogang's head several more times in rapid succession.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"Ahhh!" Yu Xiaogang was kicked until his head was bloodied and bruised.
"Unreasonable! How dare you treat my teacher this way!!" Tang San was furious, his eyes hiding a murderous intent.
"You have already invited your own deaths!!"
Tang San lunged forward rapidly. Utilizing the Mysterious Heaven Skill, he instantly condensed a massive amount of soul power into his fist and slammed it toward Lin Ye.
"Heh, based on just you?" Lin Ye dismissed him with a sneer and threw a punch straight ahead.
Bang!
The two fists collided.
"Urgh!" Tang San winced in pain; in that instant, he felt as if the bones in his fist were about to be shattered by that single blow.
His strength was completely crushed, and he was sent flying backward on the spot by the force of Lin Ye's punch.
Such immense power! His soul power must be far above mine. To think Nuoding City actually harbors such a genius! Tang San felt a jolt of shock and hurriedly scrambled up from the ground.
Tang San realized that he seemed to have kicked an iron plate this time.
These two are not simple; no wonder they dare to be so unscrupulous. But for daring to humiliate my teacher, I will never forgive them. Tang San set aside his contempt, no longer underestimating Lin Ye and Qian Renxue, as a clear murderous intent flashed through his eyes.
Lin Ye sensed that look of a killer: As expected, this Tang San wants to kill at the drop of a hat!
He said disdainfully, "What, you want another beating? You should have felt it with that last punch, right? My soul power is far above yours."
Tang San was full of confidence in his own strength.
Because he, Tang San, was not just a mere soul master!
Tang San said with an icy expression, "Heh, so what if your soul power is above mine? In this world, soul power does not represent true strength!"
"It remains to be seen who is looking for a beating between us."
As Tang San spoke, he had already released his Blue Silver Grass martial soul. A single ring rose from beneath his feet, and a ruthless look appeared on his face: "I don't care who you are; today, for treating my teacher like this, I will never let you off!"
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